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| Written by Julie Larson | |||
The Best Mac N’ Cheese in Denver DiscoveredCarb-loading and calling it “research” aligns with both my personal and my professional journalistic goals. To indulge in my cheesy fancy, I embarked on a quest to discover the best macaroni and cheese in Denver. I made a pilgrimage to four of Denver’s favorite restaurants to collect my data and test their claims of greatness: Black Pearl, Steuben’s, nine75, and Dazzle Restaurant and Lounge. Black Pearl : 1529 South Pearl Street, Denver, CO 80210 : 303-777-0500I started my quest with Black Pearl, located on Denver’s Pearl Street. The macaroni and cheese dish served by Black Pearl is a mascarpone, mushroom sensation. For $8, patrons can experience a bowl of upscale mac and cheese created by a fusion of smoked jack, aged Gouda and mascarpone cheeses mixed with shiitake, Portobello, lion’s mane and oyster mushrooms. The dish is served in a modest-sized bowl, but the creamy mushroom sauce covering the large shell noodles was more than enough to satisfy my craving. Black Pearl’s presentation and quality were both excellent, but it certainly didn’t resemble the mac and cheese I am accustomed to consuming (by the box). Steuben’s : 523 East 17th Avenue, Denver, CO 80203 : 303-830-1001For a more traditional version of mac and cheese, I visited Steuben’s on 17th Street. The restaurant’s diner atmosphere is relaxing and family-friendly. The $8 mac and cheese was similarly unpretentious. With a light layer of breadcrumbs sprinkled atop a mound of gooey, cheesy goodness, I was impressed. The meal was topped off with a spectacular Steuben’s cupcake. I left the restaurant happy, but my pants felt a tad bit tighter after dinner than before my carb-fest. nine75 : 975 Lincoln Street, Denver, CO 80203 : 303-975-0975I then refocused my quest for the best cheesy pasta delight in town to nine75 on Lincoln Street. Nine75’s hip atmosphere and mainstream menu were the perfect place to find a large bowl of elbow noodles coated by thick, stringy layers of cheddar, swiss, Gouda, and fortina cheeses. Topped with the restaurant’s signature spicy breadcrumbs, the $6 dish satisfies the most intense of mac and cheese cravings.
Dazzle : 930 Lincoln Street, Denver, CO 80203 : 303-839-5100
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-Cairn comment- Mmmm. Mac and Cheese. Love it. The Hornet on Broadway also has a wonderful macaroni and cheese - with or without lobster. |
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